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Old 07-14-2023, 02:29 AM
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Vintage Fomac wheels on Riedell boots and Roll Line plates/Riedell plates or my 3500's/XVX?

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Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes

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Old 07-14-2023, 08:19 AM
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Since I know nothing about skating I would go with the 3500's...!��
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Old 07-14-2023, 08:39 AM
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The girl… take the girl!
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Old 07-14-2023, 05:06 PM
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I did not see the girl as on option, but a good choice!
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Old 07-15-2023, 02:45 AM
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I might mention that she's over thirty and a very accomplished skater and as I understand it, an accomplished equestrian. When I was putting on my skates she sat down beside me, "Dr. Charles, I've got my new vintage Fomac's on." I couldn't believe it. I skate in Fomac's. I have four pairs. They are hard to find. They are made with asbestos. I don't even know her last name but see her all the time at the rink. As you might guess, she has "IT" in spades when she skates. Her skates are half black and half white, ultra expensive as are mine, but mine are solid white.

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Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes

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Old 07-15-2023, 10:37 AM
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Obviously, the skates, no question
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Old 07-15-2023, 10:38 AM
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Old 07-15-2023, 11:22 AM
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I might mention that she's over thirty and a very accomplished skater and as I understand it, an accomplished equestrian. When I was putting on my skates she sat down beside me, "Dr. Charles, I've got my new vintage Fomac's on." I couldn't believe it. I skate in Fomac's. I have four pairs. They are hard to find. They are made with asbestos. I don't even know her last name but see her all the time at the rink. As you might guess, she has "IT" in spades when she skates. Her skates are half black and half white, ultra expensive as are mine, but mine are solid white.

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In other words, I was right! It’s like finding a woman who is truly interested in rolling with you. Tubes, of course. Or… roller skates for that matter. So many puns, so little time!
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Old 07-15-2023, 01:26 PM
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She's a very fine skater and watching her skate freestyle is truly a sight to behold. She's extremely artistic and knows how to display "IT", believe me. I have many videos of her and she knows she's being filmed. She enjoys being filmed. Videos are a big part of skating.

She wants to learn how to slide on her Fomac's. It's one of the reasons she bought them. I'm an expert slider on Fomac's. That's her shoes and my tennis shoes and my metal skate case. Vintage Fomac's are generally too slick, too expensive, and too hard to find. We were the only ones on the floor skating on them. A slick floor is much easier to skate on if you are an experienced skater.

There's no comparison between the modern Fomac wheel and the vintage Fomac Premier wheel. If you look at her legs carefully, they are pure muscle. Look at that calf and thigh. Nothing but muscle. This is confirmed by watching her skate. She's an XVX Chronosonic on wheels in my book.

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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest

Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes

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Old 07-15-2023, 01:36 PM
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Gorgeous system Charles
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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest

Amps: McIntosh MC3500MKII (2); McIntosh MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1)
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1); Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables; balanced IC (preamp to main amps); WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/MCD12000; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
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